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Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

CYO
A Part of Your Life
All of Your Life!
Our CYO programs seek to help children and teens foster strong principles of teamwork and sportsmanship both on and off the field, all while developing their physical talents, learning to play fairly and enthusiastically, and appreciating Christ’s presence in their opponents. Through programs and training linked to parish life, CYO offers young people, coaches and their families opportunities to work together in communion, showing the world a new vision of “competition” in sports.

Spring Sports Registration for 2025
is Now Open for the CYO Sports Season!
Use the links below to sign up for each sport.
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COACHES NEEDED.
All clearances need to be up-to-date prior to first practice.
Please contact Mike Flaherty, St. Joe’s AD, [email protected]
asap if interested.
- Registration Instructions
  
  Archdiocese Mandatory Forms will need to be printed, completed and forwarded to your coach prior to first practice.
  - PCC PIA Concussion Waiver
  - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention
  - Code of Conduct and Medical Release
  
  Payment: Check payable to: St. Joseph's CYO (No cash payments)
  Subject: CYO "Sport" ; i.e. CYO Baseball
- Coaches & Assistant Coaches Needed for All Sports
  
  Please consider helping out, YOU can make a difference in a child's life today!
  Two “cleared” volunteers must be with the athletes/children (CYO & HSCYO) at all times.
  All clearances need to be up-to-date and filed in the parish office of St. Joseph prior to the first practice. The more people who get their clearances, the smoother the program runs. It can take a few weeks after paperwork is submitted to the parish office to be officially "cleared".
  Refer below to the Safe Environment section for more detailed info.
Spring Sports
- 2025 Spring Sports Registration Now Open
  
  Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, HS Volleyball
  and hope to have new to CYO - Boys Volleyball!
  Baseball (Boys)
  Registration numers will determine teams.
  5th-6th Grade (JV)
  7th-8th Grade (V)
  Baseball Registration Link
  
  Coaches Needed!
  Softball (Girls)
  We are hoping there's enough interest to fill at least a
  varsity (6th-8th grade) softball team this year.
  
  5th-6th Grade (JV)
  7th-8th Grade (V)
  
  Girls Softball Registration Link
  
  Coaches Needed!
  Track & Field (Boys and Girls)
  Kindergarten-3rd Grade (Pee Wee Track)
  4th thru 8th Grade (Track & Field)
  Head Coach: Mia Tangco-Vivas, [email protected]
  1st Practice - TBD - More details to follow; bring a friend!
  
  Track & Field Registration Link
  Tennis (Co-ed)
  5th-8th Grade Boys & Girls
  Volunteers are needed to help coordinate information with the athletes/parents.
  Coaches will be provided, but if interested in coaching, let us know asap.
  A multi-parish spring tennis program among a number of DELCO CYOs.
  Hosted by Cardinal O’Hara High School.
  Beginner friendly with a mix of clinic and informal scrimmages.
  Will accommodate those with more advanced skills.
  Bring your own tennis racket.
  
  Tennis Registration Link
  VOLLEYBALL - 6th thru 8th Grade Boys
  The Archdiocese CYO is trying to get a new program up and running for 6th through 8th grade boys. This registration is to gather interest. Please fill out this form if your son is interested in playing St. Joe's CYO - 2025 Volleyball (Boys).
  Coaches will be needed!
  
  Boys Volleyball Registration Interest Link
  
  HS VOLLEYBALL (Co-ed)
  9th thru 12th Grade boys/girls
  The nunber of registrations, will determine how teams are broken out.
  JV - 9th/10th Grade
  V - 11th/ 12th Grade
  
  Typically like to keep the grades together.
  This is a highlight of the High School kids!
  It's casual, yet competitive and just a lot of fun.
  Coaches Needed!
  
  HS Volleyball Registration Link
Fall Sports
- 2024/2025 Fall Sports Registration is Closed
  
  Cross Country (Boys & Girls) K-8th
  Soccer (Co-ed, JV/Varsity)
  Volleyball (5th-8th Girls, JV/Varsity)
  
  COACHES NEEDED.
  All clearances need to be up-to-date prior to first practice.
  Please contact Mike Flaherty, St. Joe’s AD, [email protected]
  asap if interested.
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  Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
  Kindergarten - 8th Grade
  Contact: Coach Mia Tango-Vivas - [email protected]
  
  COACHES NEEDED.
  All clearances need to be up-to-date prior to first practice.
  Please contact Mike Flaherty, St. Joe’s AD, [email protected]
  asap if interested.
  
  Cross Country Registration
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  Soccer (Co-Ed)
  5th & 6th Grade (JV)
  7th & 8th Grade (V)
  Registration numbers for each team, will determine
  if we will have two teams or just a Varsity Team (6th-8th Grade)
  
  COACHES NEEDED.
  All clearances need to be up-to-date prior to first practice.
  Please contact Mike Flaherty, St. Joe’s AD, [email protected]
  asap if interested.
  
  Soccer Registration
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  Volleyball (Girls)
  5th & 6th Grade Girls (JV)
  JV Coach: Mary Miller: [email protected]
  JV Assistant Coach Needed
  
  7th & 8th Grade Girls (V)
  
  Varsity Coach: Mike Poissant: [email protected]
  V Assistant Coach Needed
  
  COACHES NEEDED.
  All clearances need to be up-to-date prior to first practice.
  Please contact Mike Flaherty, St. Joe’s AD, [email protected]
  asap if interested.
  
  Volleyball Registration
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Winter Sports
- 2024/2025 Winter Basketball Registration Now Open
  
  BASKETBALL
  Registration numbers for each team will determine teams.
  No Payment is due at this time.
  After your child registers, the Archdiocese Mandatory Forms will need to be printed, completed and forwarded to your coach prior to season start.
  
  JR. HOOPS - INTRAMURAL SKILLS
  2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls
  Jr Hoops Registration
  
  BOYS - 5th thru 8th Grade
  JV - 5th/6th Grade
  Varsity - 7th/8th Grade
  Boys Basketball Registration
  
  GIRLS - 5th thru 8th Grade
  JV - 5th/6th GradeVarsity - 7th/8th Grade
  Girls Basketball Registration
  
  HIGH SCHOOL CYO - 9th thru 12th Grade Boys
  JV - 9th/10th GradeVarsity - 11th/12th Grade
  High School CYO Basketball
  
  After your child registers, the Archdiocese Mandatory Forms will need to be printed, completed and forwarded to your coach prior to season start.
  - PCC PIA Concussion Waiver
  - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention
  - Code of Conduct and Medical Release
  
  COACHES/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Thank you to those who worked on getting their clearances up-to-date. We appreciate it as it helps make our program run smoothly.
  Anyone interested in helping must have all clearances up-to-date and filed with St. Joe's parish office prior to first practice. The list is on the webpage under "Forms and Requirements."
  
  Please contact Mike Flaherty, St. Joe’s AD, [email protected] asap if interested or need additional information.
High School CYO Program
- High School CYO Group
  
  https://forms.gle/1qnejGKnM4nw4u2N7
  
  In addition to sports, our High School CYO group offers players an opportunity to learn more about their faith, develop friendships and stay connected with friends, have fun and be a part of our parish community. Our program provides the opportunity for high school students to participate in social, spiritual and service activities that enhances each person's college applications.
  
  Students in grades 9 through 12 are encouraged to join our High School CYO program. Members do not need to be parishioners of the Church of St. Joseph parish, but can participate if their home parish does not have an active High School CYO program.
  Sign Up Today!
  9th thru 12th Grade Boys & Girls
  Sign Up for High School CYO
  High School CYO Leaders:
  Meghan Peterson, Sharon Peters, Joanne Stewart and Sharon McDermond
  Monthly Gatherings
  Typically 1st Sunday of each month (Sept-May)
  Activities
  Liturgical Group, Service Opportunities, Parish Activities and Shut-in Visits,
  Living Stations of the Cross, Social Gatherings, Hershey Park Trip,
  Basketball (HS Boys) & Volleyball (HS Boys & Girls Co-Ed).
High School CYO Mass Schedule
- High School CYO Mass Schedule
  
  Mass is an essential aspect of our Catholic faith. We welcome our high school CYO students as they serve our parish community in various ways at Mass one Sunday each month. The dates for the reminader of 2024 and into 2025 are below:
  
  February 2, 2025 - 9:30 am
  March 2, 2025 - 9:30 am
  Aprili 6, 2025 - 9:30 am
  May 4, 2025 - 9:30 am
Eligibility & Requirements to Play CYO Sports
- The following groups are eligible to play CYO Sports at the Church of St. Joseph:
  
  All students attending an Archdiocesan Regional Catholic School or a member of the Church of St. Joseph parish and actively participating in the PREP. Fifth and sixth grades PREP or YOUTH GROUP. Seventh and Eighth grades Youth Group program from September through May of each school year.
  
  For individuals enrolled in grades 9-12, participation is permitted as long as your parish does not have an active high school CYO program.
Registration Instructions & Forms
- Registration Instructions
  
  Register each player via the google form registration link.
  Once you submit your registration information, your coach will communicate specifics regarding fees, practices, games, uniforms, and any additional information.
  Print and fill out Mandatory Archdiocese forms below and forward to your coach.
  
  FORMS
  Code of Conduct & Medical Release Form
  PCC/PIAA Concussion Waiver
  Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention
  
  For more information, contact our Athletic Director, Mike Flaherty at [email protected].
CYO Board
- CYO Board
  
  We welcome parents/guardians of athletes in grades K-8th grade to join our board. In addition to running the many sports programs, CYO also organizes several social, service, and spiritual events throughout the year. Meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 11:00 am. in the lower church. Please contact Theresa Flaherty.
Volunteer Opportunities
- CYO Coaches Needed
  
  The CYO program is always in need of volunteer coaches to support our programs. Sports teams may be at risk of being eliminated from the program if coaching positions are not filled. If interested, contact Mike Flaherty.
  All coaches/volunteers…Please make sure all your “Safe Environment” clearances are up to date.
Safe Environment Clearances
- Safe Environment Clearances
  
  If you are cleared thru HFRCS, another school or parish, or any other business or organization, you are NOT cleared thru the Church of St. Joseph until you submit paperwork to the parish office and cleared by the parish business Manager.
  
  Please forward a copy of your certifications/forms t the Church of St. Joseph parish office, c/o Kevin Kelly, Bus. Mgr., [email protected] so you can be cleared for our CYO program.
  
  The process can take up to 3 weeks once paperwork is received. You can also contact the Archdiocese Safe Environment Program (215) 587-2466 for your clearance information, ie. Training certificates,
  
  SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
  Child Abuse Link
  Mandated Reporter - (one and done)
  PA Welfare and Child Abuse - (update every 5 years.)
  PA State Police Criminal Background Check - (update every 5 years)
  Protecting God's Children Training - Virtus Training - Archdiocese Mandatory Class - (one and done)
  Information & Communication Technology Addendum - (one and done)
  PA Disclosure Statement for Volunteers - (update every 5 years)
  Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement - (one and done)